We’ll show you how to get to work as a Work Coach!
Why do this course:
Improve your CV, job application and job interview skills – and earn an accredited qualification in Employability Skills.
Get an inside understanding of the Work Coach recruitment process
Hear directly from Work Coaches about what it’s like to work for the government
Following the course you will have additional support, if required, in applying for the Work Coach roles through a session with our employer engagement team.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to
Create a clear, concise and professional CV that will help you stand out amongst hiring managers
Discover the right career path for you based on your interests, skills and experience and put your personal career plan into action
Ace your next job interview – whether it’s in-person or online!
Confidently complete the Work Coach application process
Course Starting Dates: August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23, August 30
Course Length: This course lasts for five days.
Free Course for: Anyone who is unemployed and aged 19 or over who has been living in the European Union for the last 3 years
Certified Awarding Body: VTCT
What people are saying about the course:
Testimonials from Graduates who have secured work in the Civil Service:
“Strive Training was absolutely fantastic. The course blew me away. My tutor was so engaging…she made it fun. Without a doubt my job is because of my tutor and Strive. It primes you for the Civil Service recruitment process – Strive get you through the hoops. Thank you!
Stephen S
I would 100% recommend Strive Training if you are unsure about where your career path is headed, if you have the free time to gain a new qualification and are just curious about learning new skills and keeping busy whilst unemployed.
Neshmah
I would definitely recommend Strive. It is a great opportunity to gain valuable skills and interact with likeminded people for free. I have managed to build on my skill set and confidence, resulting in me securing new employment.
Josette
One of the main benefits of this course has been enriching my knowledge and it will benefit me as I start a new job in the next few weeks.
Kevin
I would definitely recommend Strive Training to others, and in fact already have, as it not only gave me the tools I needed to improve my job applications, but it allowed me to land the first job I had applied for since completing the course: working for the DWP as a Work Coach!
Andreja
Thank you so much Strive team for your help, you are truly wonderful! Thanks to you I secured the work coach role and I cannot wait to start next month.
Cornelia
Joining Strive was the best thing I have ever done, it gave me amazing opportunities and great confidence! Thanks to the preparation I did with Strive, my application for a DWP Work Coach position was really strong and I got the job!
Hayley
Without a doubt my tutor Maria and the people at Strive primed me to get through the incredibly complicated Civil Service recruitment process and land my current role. I totally recommend them. The course was great fun, challenging and very stimulating. Thank you 🙂
Stephen R
“Don’t delay, just sign up for it. You’ll be amazed what you’ll gain from the course.”
Taljinder
“I would a thousand-million times recommend this course to anyone who is looking for a job in the Civil Service. I’ve been recommending you to everyone and I’ll never stop ‘till the day I die! Thank you!”
Dezerree
The course really helped me and gave me an insight into the (application process). It’s interactive, it’s hands-on, it’s practical. I would absolutely recommend the course.
Darby
The course was amazing. The tutor was fantastic. To anyone being offered the opportunity to do this course, go for it! IT gives you the best chance of being successful for a civil service role! Joy
I can’t recommend the course highly enough. It was really run well. The tips, techniques…I found really valuable. Strive’s team is so sincere, they are so willing to help you. I really, really thank Strive. You’ve made my journey a lot smoother than it was turning out to be!
Sam
“I was so disheartened with my jobsearch. The course takes you through every step of the Civil Service recruitment process, and how to do it. The course totally helped me to understand how to get through the processes. It was a fantastic course and I can’t thank Strive enough.
Sadhna
“Taking the Strive course helped me get my (Civil Service) job. Without the course I would not have got to where I am today.”
Sally
Course Content
Job search skills – How to find the job that’s right for you.
Job application skills – Make the right initial impression!
CV writing skills – Learn what employers are looking for in a CV – and make a CV that you’re finally proud of!
Opportunities in the Civil Service –
How to create a civil service jobs account
Searching for vacancies
Understanding Civil Service job descriptions
Virtual interview introduction and practice
Understanding the application process, including: the psychometric test, verbal reasoning test, situational judgement test, and behaviour statements.
You’ll be introduced to best practice principles of approaching and completing each of these stages and will undertake simulated activities, practice tests, mock interviews and more.
Are you eligible to complete this qualification for free?
This qualification is 100% government funded if:
You were born before the 31st August 2004
You must currently live in England. However, anyone living in the following areas is not eligible for funding: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West Midlands and West of England
Must live in the UK or EEA:
If you are outside of London: You have lived in the EEA for the last 3 years (unless you have been given a special Visa/Residence permits that gives you the permanent right to remain)
If you are within Greater London: You must have permission to reside in the UK for the next 12 months
Are unemployed:
If you are outside of London: Can provide evidence of being in receipt of benefits (subject to eligibility)
If you are within Greater London: There is no need to be in receipt of benefits. However, you must be actively seeking work and available to start work (subject to eligibility)
Can provide Identifications and relevant documentation as required
For Level 2 courses: If on the 31st of August 2022, you were aged between 19-23, you need to have gained a full level 2 qualification (e.g. five or more GCSE/O-Levels at grades A* – C / 4 – 9, one A-Level, two/three AS-Levels, five or more CSE grade 1’s, GNVQ Intermediate, QCF Diploma Level 2)
No, you don’t need to attend our training center for any of our Home Learning courses. (Note that under normal circumstances we deliver various classroom-based courses from our training centers in Croydon, Harrow and Tottenham - learn more at https://strivetraining.com/classroom-based-courses/)
All our Home Learning courses are assignment based, you will need to complete assignments for each of the units of the qualifications and submit them to your assessor.
Yes, there are further courses that will become available in due course, we will be keeping our website updated regularly, but if you would like to be notified please email us at homelearning@strivetraining.co.uk
We continually try to make learning simple and transparent. Learning through our online platform is incredibly easy and you can navigate around your qualification quickly and access all the learning materials as soon as you login.
Your studying should be about what you learn, not how you learn it. Which is why we make the entire process as simple as possible to help you adjust to learning online.
The general certification process is normally from 6-8 weeks. However, due to the pandemic, the Awarding Bodies service has been impacted which can cause a delay. We are working hard to distribute all the certificates that we have received in a timely manner and we will send a text as soon as the certificates are ready.
For all queries regarding certification please email us on certification@strivetraining.co.uk. When contacting us please include the following information:
• Full Name
• Title of the qualification
• Contact details and address.
Next Steps
Simply complete the short form on the right. You'll then immediately be able to complete your Fast-Track online registration.
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